Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Palm or Cycad
Types
Not Available
Metroxylon sagu,Cycas rumphii, Cycas rumphii,
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
Cliffs, Rocky areas, shaded fields, shores
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
8-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Gold, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Circular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Prune to stimulate growth, Prune twice a year
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
fungus, Rust aphids, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
gastro-intestinal problems, Liver disease, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Astringent, Cancer, Diuretic, Expectorant, treating tumours
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Leaves, Seeds, Shoots
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
CYCAS revoluta
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
King Sago, Sago Palm
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
साबूदाना पाम
In German
Matilija Poppy
Palmfarn
In French
Matilija Poppy
Sago Palm
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
palma de sagú
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
φοίνικα σάγου
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
Sago palma
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
Sago Palm
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
sago Palmarum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Cycadophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Cycadopsida
Order
Papaverales
Cycadales
Family
Papaveraceae
Cycadaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Sago Palm
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Sago Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Sago Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Sago Palm season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Sago Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sago Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Matilija Poppy and Sago Palm Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Sago Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Sago Palm height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Sago Palm are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Sago Palm flower color: Gold and Sandy Brown
- Sago Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Matilija Poppy and Sago Palm
Care of Matilija Poppy and Sago Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Sago Palm pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Prune twice a year. In summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sago Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.